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Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.032 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 November 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy

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He tells his father not to send any more clothes until he writes for them and is glad that Capt. Bernard was discharged.

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